by Coach | Sep 15, 2021 | Run, Win
How Does a High School Runner Decide Which College to go to? -Some advice Over thirty plus years as a high school cross country, and track and field coach, I was privileged that many athletes and parents sought advice about college recruitment. Deciding which college...
by Coach | Aug 27, 2021 | Coach, Run, Win
INTERVIEW WITH COACH SAYLES ABOUT HIS BOOK COACH RUN WIN Jeffrey Parenti of Mile Split, a national high school cross country and track and field website, interviewed Coach Sayles about his new book, Coach, Run, Win. Jeffrey clearly loved the book and asked lots...
by winner | Apr 20, 2021 | Coach, Win
FUEL AND FLUID FOR YOUR RUNNER’S ENGINE The engine of your car needs gas and various fluids to operate. If it doesn’t get them, the result is that you don’t get where you are going or you breakdown on the way. The same is true regarding hydration and...
by winner | Apr 20, 2021 | Win
The most important thing in the mental race is confidence. Building confidence for races comes from positivity. Runners need positive self-image and positive thoughts about workouts, teammates, coaches, family, and friends. Everyone has doubts and negative thoughts....
by winner | Apr 20, 2021 | Win
In Chapter 8 of my book, Coach, Run, Win, I tell the story of how I and my runners developed a winning mindset. It is actually quite simple in theory. Make a decision to be the best that you can be, figure out the workouts necessary to help you reach your goals and...
